Easy Black Bean Mexican Quinoa

Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by USA Pulses and Pulse Canada, but opinions are all my own.

My husband Marcus loves Mexican food. This past weekend, we had some black beans we needed to use up, so he decided they would be perfect in this Easy Black Bean Mexican Quinoa. We always try to add beans to our meals. They are a fabulous source of protein and fiber.

Did you know that the UN declared 2016 to be the International Year of the Pulses? Beans fall under the category “pulses.” Other pulses include: chickpeas, peas and lentils. Pulses are so great for many reasons. Reasons to consider eating more pulses: